2016 Dodge Grand Caravan engine problems
82 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine compartment, with the check engine warning light remaining illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and…”
filed Jul 27, 2026
“1) At D/S Stow and Go seat malfunctioned and was repaired by CarMax Service Center Jan 2023 - 2) Around 97,000 so - Engine started ticking on or about JUL/SEP 2023, enstate Lloyds Automotive in Spokane Valley replaced out engine due to manufacture defect in Oct 2023. 3) At 103,672mi - P/S stow and…”
filed Mar 25, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Suspected engine coolant leak.
S2307000002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 31, 2023
Engine problems in other Grand Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 2 | 11% |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 41 | 17% |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 34 | 13% |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 58 | 14% |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 38 | 14% |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 80 | 22% |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 70 | 15% |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 118 | 20% |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 92 | 17% |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 137 | 16% |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 41 | 8% |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 117 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.